Liquids chemist/QC/QA

Development, and maintaining lab operations. Responsibilities include developing and testing new and existing products, collaborating with technical and sales teams, addressing customer concerns, and managing supplier relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Source, research, and test raw materials for products.
• Maintain, service, and troubleshoot lab equipment, tools, and the laboratory environment.
• Update and modify product formulations to optimize costs and improve quality.
• Ensure product quality through QC testing of manufactured materials and preparation of Certificates of Analysis (COAs).
• Research, develop, and test new products and formulations.
• Troubleshoot job site and production samples as needed.
• Prepare and manage samples for third-party testing.
• Maintain accurate records, including laboratory notebooks, chemical logs, SDS, TDS, and COAs for materials.
• Address customer and sales feedback to modify or improve materials.
• Support and uphold safety procedures, including inspections and maintaining lab safety plans.
• Participate in company and departmental meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Travel occasionally to events and workshops related to product development and laboratory instrumentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry or a related field.
• Hands-on experience in an active laboratory environment.
• Strong research and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of common laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and wet chemistry techniques.
• Solid understanding of organic, inorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry.
• Critical thinking and advanced problem-solving abilities in complex, multi-variable scenarios.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Effective verbal communication skills to facilitate collaboration between the lab, production, and sales teams.
• Familiarity with lab safety procedures and adherence to behavior-based safety principles.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively while handling multiple projects.
• Strong written communication skills for scientific documentation and journal writing.
• Excellent math skills, including proficiency in multi-variable algebra.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,017.00 - $80,838.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Laboratory: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Virginia Beach, VA 23462 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Virginia Beach, VA 23462: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,017 - $80,838